Oh boy, Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means – time for some spooky fun! I wanted to get the kids (and myself, let’s be honest) into the festive spirit without going overboard with decorations and complicated crafts. So, I decided to try out some printable Halloween activities. Here’s how it went:
The Hunt Begins
First, I needed to find some decent printables.I started sifting through websites.I mean, that is were I get most of my stuff now a days. And, it’s all free!
Printing and Prepping
Once I download everyting I want,It was time to bring these spooky creations to life.I dusted off my trusty old printer – seriously, this thing has seen more ink than a tattoo parlor – and loaded it up with some regular paper. I didn’t bother with anything fancy like cardstock, figuring the kids would probably destroy these things within hours anyway.
- The Coloring Pages: These were a no-brainer. I printed out a bunch of different designs – ghosts, pumpkins, bats, you name it. I made sure to choose some simpler ones for the younger kids and a few more intricate ones for the older ones (and, ahem, myself).
- The Word Search: This one required a bit more concentration. Luckily, I had remembered to grab some pencils beforehand, so we were all set.
- The Maze:I chose to use the maze were you help the bat get to it’s cave.
Activity Time!
With everything printed and ready, I gathered the troops (aka my kids) and laid out all the goodies on the kitchen table. Crayons, colored pencils, and regular pencils were scattered around like confetti.
The coloring pages were an immediate hit. The kids went wild, scribbling and coloring with the enthusiasm of tiny Picassos. There was some minor squabbling over who got which crayon, but overall, it was a peaceful (and colorful) scene.
Even I got in on the action, grabbing a spooky haunted house page and letting my inner child loose. It was surprisingly relaxing!
The Aftermath
All in all, the printable Halloween activities were a success. The kids had fun, I got a few moments of peace, and we ended up with some festive decorations to stick on the fridge. Would I do it again? Absolutely. It was a simple, cheap, and effective way to get into the Halloween spirit. Plus, anything that keeps the kids entertained for more than five minutes is a win in my book!
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